May 15, 2012 1:35pm EDTMay 15, 2012 10:10am EDTKevin Kolb and John Skelton split duties last season; which will be the Cardinals' main man? Lots of NFL QB decisions are ahead. In addition to the Big Red, here are six to watch.

An offseason of intriguing player movement has left many teams uncertain about their starting quarterback. With organized team activities and training camps still to come, here are seven quarterback battles that must be settled between now and NFL Week 1:

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Overview: Being paid like a franchise quarterback has not helped Kolb perform like one. Durability and consistency remain issues. The Cardinals were 3-6 when Kolb started last season; they were 5-2 when Skelton did. With a full season to immerse himself in the Cardinals' offense, the time has come for Kolb to take charge, if he is ever going to.

"Changing systems isn't easy for a quarterback, and doing it without a full offseason was traumatic for Kevin Kolb," said Rich Gannon, a former NFL quarterback and analyst for SIRIUSXM radio. "With all the expectations, it turned out to be kind of a miserable season for him. They had a better record with Skelton, which adds insult to injury.

"I think Kolb is going to be the guy. I think he's capable. With that being said, he's got to show he can play 16 games. He's got to get rid of the ball, avoid taking unnecessary hits. I think there's a little bit of a question about his durability."

Prediction: Kolb will win the job, but the key is to play better and stay healthy once the season starts. The Cardinals drafted wide receiver Michael Floyd to pair with Larry Fitzgerald. For Kolb, there are no more excuses.

Overview: Weeden's arm strength wowed the Browns during rookie minicamp last weekend. They drafted him in the first round (No. 22 overall) because they think he can start right away. At age 28, Weeden doesn't have time to waste. He's older than two starters in the AFC North—Andy Dalton and Joe Flacco—and just a year and a half younger than Ben Roethlisberger, 30.

Prediction: McCoy didn't have many weapons to work with when he was the starter, but who said life was fair? With rookie running back Trent Richardson taking pressure off Weeden, he'll be the starter unless he falls on his face during preseason.

"Look at that division," Gannon said. "You've got Ben Roethlisberger. You've got Joe Flacco, who's been to four straight postseasons. You've got this kid, Andy Dalton, who turned out to be a really good player in Year 1. If you're Cleveland, you say, 'How are we going to compete in this division? We've got to get better at the quarterback position.' "

Overview: Gabbert struggled as a rookie, which looked even worse compared to what Cam Newton and Andy Dalton did. New coach Mike Mularkey has declared Gabbert the starter at this point. But Henne has been a starter and has to believe he can win the job. If Henne looks better during preseason, Mularkey will have a tough decision.

Prediction: Mularkey will likely open the season with Gabbert, giving him every chance to show improvement. However, the leash on Gabbert could be short.

Overview: The Jets keep saying this isn't really a battle. Stay tuned. Tebow is the most talked-about backup quarterback in league history, and Sanchez has never gone through a season without a rough stretch. If Sanchez struggles this season, he will be in danger of losing his job for good.

Prediction: Hard to believe Sanchez won't open the season as the starter, because the fire will be there to focus, work hard and show leadership. However, Tebow's presence could create a quarterback controversy that hurts both players, as well as the team.

"I'm very curious to see how this shakes out," Gannon said. "I think Sanchez is going to be the Week 1 starter no matter what. He deserves to be. But I don't think it's going to turn over very well for either quarterback. You just don't take a quarterback like Tebow, who is used to playing 55 snaps in a game, and all of a sudden put him in for two pays here, three there, one here. That will be tough for him.

"For Sanchez to come off the field on second down, or third down, or come out for two plays, it doesn't help him with his timing or rhythm. The minute Sanchez struggles, here come fans clamoring for Tebow. This is going to be an interesting one to watch all season."

Overview: Third-round pick Russell Wilson is also in the mix for the starting job, according to coach Pete Carroll. That declaration is not good news for Jackson. By signing Flynn in free agency and drafting Russell, the Seahawks have put Jackson on notice.

Prediction: Flynn would have to flop not to get the starting job, because he already has a starter's contract. If Russell plays well in preseason games and wins the top backup job, Jackson may be gone.

Overview: Hasselbeck was solid last season, but Locker is clearly the guy for the future. Locker is being groomed the old-school way—learning behind a veteran instead of being thrown into the fire. It could pay off long-term.

Prediction: Haselbeck will start the season, but Locker could very well finish it.